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The articles presented in his issue of Social Work/Maatskaplike Werk include, on the one hand, the response of social work to trauma experienced by adults, and on the other hand, the support that social work offers to vulnerable children.Prof S. Greenhttp://socialwork.journals.ac.za/pub/article/view/591Tue, 31 Oct 2017 11:17:59 +0200THE GRIEF AND TRAUMA PROJECT: A GROUP WORK APPROACH TO RESTORING EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL HEALTH TO WOMEN IN BEREAVED AND TRAUMATISED INDIGENT COMMUNITIES IN THE WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICAhttp://socialwork.journals.ac.za/pub/article/view/590
<p style="margin: 0cm 18.45pt 0pt 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: small;">The extreme levels of grief and trauma experienced in resource-poor communities in South Africa are well documented. The concept of grief or trauma being experienced and managed as an isolated incident and access to psychological therapeutic support being available is assumed in much of Western literature. This study describes a response to the multiple grief and loss experiences of indigent South African communities, its continual nature and the paucity of help available. A group work approach to providing psychosocial and spiritual support was developed and implemented. Improved mental health, physical health and interpersonal relationship outcomes are described.</span></p>Hilary McLea, Pat Mayershttp://socialwork.journals.ac.za/pub/article/view/590Tue, 31 Oct 2017 10:48:54 +0200A PSYCHO-SOCIAL THERAPEUTIC GROUP WORK PROGRAMME PREVENTING THE ONSET OF POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER AMONG POLICE OFFICIALS ATTACHED TO THE SPECIALISED UNITS IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICEhttp://socialwork.journals.ac.za/pub/article/view/592
<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 14pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;" lang="EN-GB">This article focuses on the development of a psycho-social therapeutic programme (PTP) for police officials attached to the specialised units in the North West province. The objective is to prevent the onset of post-traumatic stress disorder and the development of trauma-related stress symptoms soon after exposure to a traumatic event. The main focus of this article is on the themes and contents of the designed PTP. The themes of the programme are schematically presented, after which it is discussed in detail according to the subject, aim and content</span>Pieter Boshoff, Herman Strydomhttp://socialwork.journals.ac.za/pub/article/view/592Tue, 31 Oct 2017 13:39:02 +0200CHALLENGES EXPERIENCED BY SURVIVORS OF TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES AND THEIR FAMILIEShttp://socialwork.journals.ac.za/pub/article/view/594
<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 14pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;" lang="EN-GB">While there have been numerous international publications on the challenges experienced by survivors of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and their families, little has been published in South Africa (</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;" lang="EN-GB">Alexander, Fuller, Hargovan, Clarke, Muckar, &amp; Thomson</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 14pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;" lang="EN-GB"> 2009). For this study, conducted at Headway in Johannesburg and involving six survivors of brain injury and six family members, data were collected through qualitative in-depth interviews. Transcriptions generated from 12 in-depth interviews with purposively selected survivors of TBI were analysed, using a thematic content approach. Key findings are used to argue that employable survivors and families of brain injury require increased opportunities for sheltered employment</span>Nonhle Chembeni, Thobeka Nkomohttp://socialwork.journals.ac.za/pub/article/view/594Wed, 01 Nov 2017 07:29:38 +0200TEENAGERS’ SEXUAL ACTIVITIES ON SCHOOL GROUNDS: A NEED FOR SOCIAL WORK SUPPORThttp://socialwork.journals.ac.za/pub/article/view/595
<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;" lang="EN-GB">This article describes the experiences of teenagers who engaged in sexual activities on school grounds and their need for social work support. </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-ZA; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;" lang="EN-GB">The findings were derived from qualitative research done as part of one of a Master’s study and was based on ten semi-structured interviews with high school learners in Gauteng province. Findings indicate that sexual activities are either planned or happen spontaneously in various school areas and during different periods. A variety of factors influence teenagers’ decision to have sex at school. The participants, who were aware of the consequences of their behaviour identified a need for social work intervention at schools</span>Tshilidzi Stanley Makhitha, Petro Bothahttp://socialwork.journals.ac.za/pub/article/view/595Wed, 01 Nov 2017 07:37:40 +0200CONCEPTUALISING A PROPOSED SUPPORT STRATEGY FOR SEXUALLY ABUSED BOYS IN MIDDLE CHILDHOODhttp://socialwork.journals.ac.za/pub/article/view/596
<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;" lang="EN-GB">Male child sexual abuse in middle childhood has serious effects with the increased risk of development of various mental illnesses and disorders, as well as extreme forms of emotional and behavioural problems. This study conceptualises a proposed support strategy for sexually abused boys in their middle childhood placed in a clinic school. The proposed support strategy involves three main facets, namely the strengthening of the sexually abused boy as an individual; sustaining a deep, trusting relationship; and the facilitation of a sustainable supportive context for these boys</span>Helga Steyn, Carlien van Wyk, Ansie Kitchinghttp://socialwork.journals.ac.za/pub/article/view/596Wed, 01 Nov 2017 09:44:19 +0200THE REHABILITATION OF INCARCERATED CHILD OFFENDERS: CHALLENGES FACED BY SOCIAL WELFARE OFFICERS IN ZAMBIAhttp://socialwork.journals.ac.za/pub/article/view/597
<p style="margin: 0cm 18.45pt 0pt 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: small;">A large number of children worldwide are detained. Social workers are rendering services to these children with the aim of rehabilitating them and reducing recidivism. This study aimed to identify the challenges experienced by social welfare officers in the rehabilitation of child offenders in Zambia. It seemed most of the challenges were experienced because of a lack of resources relating to people power, capacity building, trained social workers and facilities. For Zambia to curb the challenges experienced, the custodians of the child justice programmes should strengthen their resources.</span></p>Tamara Aggie Muyobela, Marianne Strydomhttp://socialwork.journals.ac.za/pub/article/view/597Wed, 01 Nov 2017 10:22:12 +0200EXPERIENCES OF SECONDARY TRAUMA AMONGST SPOUSES OF EMERGENCY SERVICE PERSONNELhttp://socialwork.journals.ac.za/pub/article/view/593
<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;" lang="EN-GB">This article explored the </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;" lang="EN-GB">secondary trauma</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;" lang="EN-GB"> experiences of the spouses of medical emergency service personnel (ESP)</span><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;" lang="EN-GB">. </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;" lang="EN-GB">Eight spouses of ESP were interviewed and this produced f<span style="color: black;">ive themes. </span>S</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;" lang="EN-GB">ome of the EMS personnel bring their caring and supportive nature into the relationship and use the insight learnt in their role to benefit the relationship</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;" lang="EN-GB">. </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;" lang="EN-GB">Negative impacts of emergency work on relationships were increased arguments, decreased quality time, distancing from spouses, communication breakdown and fewer social activities. </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;" lang="EN-GB">Secondary trauma is characterised by fears about safety of their spouse, behaviour changes from living with their spouses’ emotional reactivity, and social withdrawal from family members. </span>Kerry Wheater, Charlene Erasmushttp://socialwork.journals.ac.za/pub/article/view/593Tue, 31 Oct 2017 13:51:01 +0200THE CHALLENGE TO PROMOTE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC EQUALITY IN NAMIBIA THROUGH SOCIAL WORKhttp://socialwork.journals.ac.za/pub/article/view/598
<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;" lang="EN-GB">Social work is called upon by the Global Agenda for Social Work and Social </span><span style="font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">Development to promote a more just society. Social welfare services in Namibia are not aligned</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;" lang="EN-GB"> with the country’s vision to significantly reduce inequalities by 2030. The absence of a legislative mandate is key to social work’s challenge to shift from a focus on primarily psycho-social service delivery to engaging in social and economic justice issues. It is recommended that the Namibian government formalise its adoption of a developmental social welfare policy in order to create an enabling environment for social work to promote social and economic equality</span>Peggie Chiwara, Antoinette Lombardhttp://socialwork.journals.ac.za/pub/article/view/598Wed, 01 Nov 2017 10:43:29 +0200